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Stay Young Face & Body Cream sold via eBay — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on eBayApr 12, 2024
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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 3.3% w/w hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is prohibited in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The cream was also found to contain 50.1 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. This is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Remedy

The product has been seized and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Small plastic pot with green lid and labelling containing white skin lightening cream with cocoa butter and vitamin E. 85g.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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